Steam Ironing System

Abstract

A steam ironing system is disclosed as including an electric iron, and a water container with a water outlet tube, in which the iron includes a water tank for storing water, a steam chamber in a fluid-communicable relationship with the water tank, a water inlet tube in a fluid-communicable relationship with the water tank, and a pump. The iron is detachably engageable with the water container, and when the iron is engaged with the water container, the water outlet tube of the water container is connected with the water inlet tube of the iron in a fluid-communicable relationship, and the pump is operable to draw water in the water container through the water outlet tube and the water inlet tube to the water tank.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]This invention relates to a steam ironing system, in particular such a system with an iron and a water container.BACKGROUND[0002]There are in existence a large number of steam irons which are capable of emitting steam during operation. Such conventional steam irons have an internal water tank into which water may be introduced. Water stored in the water tank may be passed to a steam chamber, then heated and converted into steam for emission. In order to maintain the steam irons at reasonable and comfortable weight and size, the water tank in the steam iron is usually of a relatively small size. This means that a user often has to refill the water tank at least once (and may be more times) during the ironing process, which adds to the time and trouble of ironing.[0003]There are also in existence some steam generators including an iron and a steam generating unit. The steam generating unit has a water reservoir and is electrically powered to heat up the water in t...

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Benefits of technology

[0004]It is thus an object of the present invention to provide a steam ironing system in which the aforesaid shortcomings are mitigated or at least to provide a useful alternative to the trade and public.

Problems solved by technology

This means that a user often has to refill the water tank at least once (and may be more times) during the ironing process, which adds to the time and trouble of ironing.

In addition, the iron is permanently attached with the steam generating unit (which is rather bulky in size) for supply of electricity and steam.

Electric wires and a steam conduit are encased within a very thick tube connecting the iron and the steam generating unit, which adds to the cost of production and inconvenience of use and storage.

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